Sonia Gandhi recounts Pranab Mukherjee's 2010 PM hint
In short
Sonia Gandhi says Pranab Mukherjee hinted in 2010 that he wanted to become prime minister.
Her memoir describes a conversation about a possible leadership change. She also denies claims that she controlled the UPA government from behind the scenes.
What the reporting says
Sonia Gandhi said Pranab Mukherjee hinted in 2010 that he aspired to become prime minister during a conversation with her. Her memoir recounts their discussion about a possible leadership change and says Mukherjee voiced frustration with the finance minister. Gandhi also rejects allegations that she acted as a back-seat driver in the UPA government.
Why it matters
Sonia Gandhi’s memoir revisits a 2010 conversation in which Pranab Mukherjee reportedly hinted at his aspiration to become prime minister. The account says the discussion involved possible leadership change and Mukherjee’s frustration with the finance minister, while Gandhi also rejects allegations that she was a back-seat driver in the UPA government. The story is political and historical in nature.